Yayoi Shinbo

At Langara since 2012 

Credentials and training

• MA in Modern Language Education and Applied Linguistics (UBC) 
• BA in Linguistics (UBC) 
• Associate of Arts in English (Obirin Junior College, Tokyo, Japan)

Style of teaching

Understanding structures and remembering vocabulary are important. It takes a lot of meticulous work to learn a foreign language. When you work hard, you will find it fun to be able to express yourself. I employ different methods and will engage you in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, often in class. I do exercises using a lot of visuals. You will learn a language to communicate! 

Areas of academic or research interest

My academic specialties include bilingual programs and heritage language education. 

Academic and professional activities

Member, Standing Committee on Language Articulation (SCOLA) Examiner, International Baccalaureate (2011 – present) Member, Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language, The Japan Foundation, Urawa (1999) Other interests: I enjoy hiking, Japanese flower arrangement, gardening, cooking, and reading.